Good Morning!
Let’s focus our day by spending some time with Jesus before it begins.
ENTER. Write down or say out loud 3-5 things you’re thankful for from the last 24 hours. (Psalm 100:4)
Pick a song from one of our Spotify Playlists and let it play in the background.
FOCUS. Breathe in & pray, Jesus I come to you. Pause & hold. Breathe out & pray, You give me rest. Repeat.
READ. Our Scripture Focus is Matthew 11:28. Try memorizing it during this study!
Today’s reading is from Ephesians 2:1-10, Hebrews 4:4-10, Revelation 14:13 & Revelation 22:1-17
THINK. A Thought from Pastor Mike…
Anyone else tired? We read in Revelation 14:13 that John hears a heavenly voice tell him that those who die knowing Jesus will “rest from their labors”. And not just like a really good night sleep, for we read later in Revelation that there will be no night in heaven. But REST as in full relief. I want some of that! This life is exhausting. The good news is we can experience tastes of heavenly rest now when we observe a Sabbath day and weekly break from our labor. And while I look forward to rivers and trees of life and seeing God’s face, I am ready to keep running this race. There are works for me to do here, good works that God has prepared for me to do. Works that I don’t need to do to gain God’s approval and earn my eventual heavenly rest, but works I get to do as acts of worship to God who saved me.
ASK. After each day’s reading, ask the following SOS Questions and write down your thoughts.
What does it (S) say? What is the main point? What does it teach you about God (Jesus), people, or yourself?
What can I (O) obey? What can you apply (practice) from this passage today?
What truth can I (S) share? Who can you share what you’re learning with today?
PRAY. Pray the Lord’s Prayer or use one of the other resources at paradoxchurch.com/pray to guide you.
TALK. That was our take on today’s reading - what’s yours? Share thoughts and ask questions in the forum.
SHARE. Stay focused with a friend! Invite them to text “FOCUS” to (586) 200-6277.

Stay focused on Jesus today, and make it a great one!